Jobs and Opportunities |
Artistic Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: December 2025
Attendees imagine a future Pittsburgh in a breakout session during a May 2025 keynote by cultural strategist Lisa Yancey at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater // Photo by Patrick Fisher
OP-ED |
Don’t Let Pittsburgh 2050 Become Another Broken Promise: Finish the Plan, Honor the People
Sunday, December 7 - Nandanik Dance Troupe // Photo by Claudio Rodriguez
Can’t-Miss Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: December 1-7
Cultural Policy |
Trump’s Impact on the Arts: A Running List of Updates
Curious about our new Membership Program? Come chat with us at a monthly Creative Hive event. // Photo by Patrick Fisher
Everything You Need to Know About Our New Membership Program
Announcement |
Meet Artzy: Your New Guide to Pittsburgh’s Arts Scene
A selection of Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator grantees celebrate their awarded funding during the Arts Council's Creative Hive event at Tech 25 in April 2025 // Photo by Patrick Fisher
Announcement |
Pennsylvania Creative Industries to End Regional Partnerships and Creative Sector Flex Fund Program
Muralists transform the exterior wall of Spirit in Lawrenceville as part of Spirit Walls, an annual street art project in Pittsburgh // Photo by Patrick Fisher
Advocacy |
Building Fair Futures for Freelancers
Weekly Events |
Can't-Miss Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: November 24-30
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Can't-Miss Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: November 17-23
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: November 10-16
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Jobs and Opportunities |
Artistic Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: November 2025
Looking for employment as an artist or arts administrator in Pittsburgh? We’ve compiled a list of job openings at some of the area's best arts and cultural institutions, as well as regional and national opportunities.
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: November 3-9
Intro: Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: October 27-November 2
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: October 20-26
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: October 13-19
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Demystifying the Arts |
On Vision and Creation
In this month’s Demystifying the Arts column, CEO Patrick Fisher writes about his September encounters with artists, organizations, and events that offered a powerful reminder that creativity is not only about dreaming boldly but also about realizing those dreams in ways that can be shared.
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: October 6-12
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Artist Profile |
A Conversation with Painter Raphael Eisenberg
Raphael Eisenberg has lived in Pittsburgh for about a decade. He brought with him from Brooklyn, New York almost a century of study, experience, travel, and a deep drive for capturing the layered stories of everyday people through his paintings. Now in his 80s, he continues to paint portraits in a way that feels almost radical in today’s world: asking his sitters to spend three to seven hours with him as he studies their faces, gestures, and essence.
Jobs and Opportunities |
Artistic Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: October 2025
Looking for employment as an artist or arts administrator in Pittsburgh? We’ve compiled a list of job openings at some of the area's best arts and cultural institutions, as well as regional and national opportunities.
Announcement |
New Dashboard Tracks Financial Health of Allegheny County Arts Nonprofits
Allegheny County’s nonprofit arts sector now has a powerful new tool to track its health and sustainability: ArtPulse, a financial indicator dashboard from the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council.
Grant Announcement |
$2,000 Grants Available to Creative Entrepreneurs in Allegheny, Beaver, Greene, & Washington Counties
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council has announced information for the next Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator (CEA) grant program, which provides creative entrepreneurs in Allegheny, Beaver, Greene, and Washington counties with free small business consulting and $2,000 in funding to grow their businesses and revenue.
Arts Advocacy |
From Awareness to Action: Building Artist Equity Through Advocacy
After participating in the Center for Artistic Activism’s Innovation for Impact Leadership Intensive, a training that equips artists and advocates to turn creativity into action, we're preparing to launch a new Arts Council advocacy campaign — and we're asking for your input.
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: September 22-28
Intro: Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: September 15-21
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Stories of Transitions and Thresholds
In this month’s Demystifying the Arts column, CEO Patrick Fisher visits with artists across Pittsburgh who are creating space for new identities to take shape, for dormant places to find renewed purpose, and for people to reimagine themselves through practice, collaboration, and expression.
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: September 8-14
Intro: Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Jobs and Opportunities |
Artistic Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: September 2025
Looking for employment as an artist or arts administrator in Pittsburgh? We’ve compiled a list of job openings at some of the area's best arts and cultural institutions, as well as regional and national opportunities
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: September 1-7
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Cultural Policy |
Your Voice Matters: Setting Arts Priorities for Pittsburgh’s Mayoral Election
As Pittsburgh prepares for a mayoral election, the Arts Council is taking a proactive role in shaping the future of arts and entertainment in our city. And we're asking for your feedback.
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: August 25-31
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Grantmaking |
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Announces Application Dates for $5,000 Grants to Regional Arts Organizations
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council has announced the application dates for the Creative Sector Flex Fund (CSFF), a grant program supporting arts organizations in Allegheny, Beaver, Greene, and Washington counties.
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: August 18-24
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Demystifying the Arts |
Lineage and Legacy: Creating Within a Continuum
In this month’s Demystifying the Arts column, CEO Patrick Fisher visits with artists across Pittsburgh who are both rooted in history and pushing toward the future.
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: August 11-17
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: August 4-10
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Jobs and Opportunities |
Artistic Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: August 2025
Looking for employment as an artist or arts administrator in Pittsburgh? We’ve compiled a list of job openings at some of the area's best arts and cultural institutions, as well as regional and national opportunities.
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: July 28-August 3
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Artist-Friendly Downtown Pittsburgh Apartments for Short-Term Stays
Looking for a Pittsburgh stay that feels more like home and a few short blocks from Pittsburgh’s Downtown arts & culture scene? We know of some great artist-friendly apartments available for short term stays tucked just three blocks from the O’Reilly Theater.
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: July 21-27
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Cultural Policy |
New Report: Federal Cultural Cuts Could Derail Years of Progress, Harming PA Communities
PA CultureCheck 2025, a statewide report by PA Humanities in collaboration with the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance and the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, reveals growing momentum in Pennsylvania’s cultural sector, alongside urgent calls for investment to sustain its growing impact on communities.
Announcement |
Giveaway: Apply to Win a One-Year Membership to Atithi Studios!
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council has partnered with Atithi Studios in Sharpsburg to give away two sponsored one-year Explorer-level memberships to Atithi’s new Creative Lab program.
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: July 14-20
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Demystifying the Arts |
The Power of Place and Presence
In this month’s Demystifying the Arts column, CEO Patrick Fisher reflects on the power of place. Not just the physical locations where art happens, but the layered, living environments shaped by creativity, memory, and care.
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: July 7-13
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Jobs and Opportunities |
Artistic Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: July 2025
Looking for employment as an artist or arts administrator in Pittsburgh? We’ve compiled a list of job openings at some of the area's best arts and cultural institutions, as well as regional and national opportunities.
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: June 30-July 6
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: June 23-29
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Last-Minute Summer Camps to Spark Creativity
It's not too late! This guide highlights summer camps in the Pittsburgh-area that offer creative and enriching environments for kiddos—that still have openings! From performers to skaters to nature lovers, these programs offer a variety of projects, disciplines, and mediums to support play and confidence-building for kids and a more manageable, enjoyable summer for their grown-ups.
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: June 16-22
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Demystifying the Arts |
May in Motion: A Glimpse of Pittsburgh’s Creative Pulse
In this month’s Demystifying the Arts column, CEO Patrick Fisher shares a glimpse into the people, places, and events that shaped the region’s creative energy throughout May. From multidisciplinary performances and powerful exhibitions to neighborhood art projects and community-driven festivals, the month was filled with meaningful encounters and artistic expression.
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: June 9-15
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Jobs and Opportunities |
Artistic Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: June 2025
Looking for employment as an artist or arts administrator in Pittsburgh? We’ve compiled a list of job openings at some of the area's best arts and cultural institutions, as well as regional and national opportunities.
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: June 2-8
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Artist Profile |
A Conversation with Artist, DJ, Printmaker, Educator, and Organizer Mary Tremonte
We featured Mary Tremonte's artwork in our recent blog post that called for community action in the wake of devastating arts and culture funding cuts by the Trump administration. Mary's work played an important role in not only capturing the spirit of the call but visually commanding the attention needed for this communal action. That is the space that Mary's art often occupies: equal parts powerful and playful, an invitation and also a directive.
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: May 26-June 1
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Arts & Cultural Spotlight |
Brew House Distillery Residency Highlights Importance of Supporting Emerging Artists in Pittsburgh
A bold new exhibition at Brew House Arts features the powerful and personal work of seven emerging artists who spent the past year creating work in the Distillery Residency Program. From installations to photography, their pieces highlight what can happen when artists are given the time, space, and support to really dig into their practice.
5 Takeaways from Lisa Yancey’s Keynote: Why Culture Is the Key to Thriving Cities
Missed Lisa Yancey's powerful keynote during Kelly Strayhorn Theater's Owning Our Future: A Symposium on BIPOC Institutional Ownership? We're sharing five takeways that stayed with us after the event — as well as the full video recording of Lisa's inspiring presentation.
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: May 19-25
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Cultural Policy |
Pittsburgh Mayoral Candidates Pledge Support for Arts and Culture Ahead of Primary Election
Still undecided on who deserves your vote for Pittsburgh Mayor? During a time when federal arts and culture funding is being stripped across the country, we invited the mayoral candidates to speak on the importance of supporting the arts at a local level.
Demystifying the Arts |
Arts and Culture are Under Attack. Help Us Fight Back.
Arts and culture are under threat. Essential grant funding is being cut, pushing artists and cultural organizations nationwide into crisis. We cannot be more clear: our sector is under attack and we're asking you to join us in collectively taking action.
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: May 12-18
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Jobs and Opportunities |
Artistic Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: May 2025
Looking for employment as an artist or arts administrator in Pittsburgh? We’ve compiled a list of job openings at some of the area's best arts and cultural institutions, as well as regional and national opportunities.
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: May 5-11
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Grant Announcement |
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Awards $88,000 in State Grants to Creative Business Owners
Forty-four Southwestern Pennsylvania creative entrepreneurs were awarded a total of $88,000 from the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council to support their business’ general operations as part of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts’ (PCA) Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator program.
Demystifying the Arts |
Culture as Civic Infrastructure: Building Our Region's Future Through Cultural Planning
Maybe it sounds like “yinz” and “n’at,” grounding us in place. Maybe it looks like staircases rising like veins through our hills. Maybe it’s the joy of thousands of furries gathering Downtown each July for Anthrocon. However you define it, Pittsburgh’s culture is lived, layered, and uniquely ours.
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: April 28-May 4
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Spotify Playlist |
Pittsburgh Coachella: A Steel City Playlist
Coachella may be over, but we're keeping the festival spirit alive—Pittsburgh-style—with a playlist full of artists with Steel City roots who deserve a main stage moment. Think indie, hip-hop, neo-soul, funk, punk, and genre-bending greatness that turns our bridges into runways and rivers into rave lights.